Hazardous Waste Roundup Coming to the Kootenays

East Kootenay residents are encouraged to dig deep into their basements and garages in search of old cleaners, oils, pesticides and other toxic materials as the RDEK prepares to host three Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Round Ups the last weekend of May.

“We will be holding one round up in each of our three Subregions,” explains RDEK Environmental Services Manager, Kevin Paterson. “There will be no charge for drop off and this is the best way for residents to get rid of aerosols, flammable liquids, poisonous products, corrosives, oils, antifreeze, paints, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, nail polish remover, furniture polish, rat poison, pool acids and more.”